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Volkswagen 1000 TD SWB

Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S746 CPNMOT history

S746 CPN is an orange diesel Volkswagen 1000 TD SWB first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
188,388 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 CPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
1000 TD SWB
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 CPN was last recorded at 188,388 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2019: 166,061 miles, lower than 207,626 miles on 25 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,384 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,388 miles
  • 2025 – 183,999 miles
  • 2024 – 181,991 miles
  • 2023 – 180,447 miles
  • 2022 – 178,576 miles
  • 2021 – 174,429 miles
  • 2020 – 169,899 miles
  • 2019 – 166,061 miles
  • 2018 – 207,626 miles
  • 2017 – 206,325 miles
  • 2016 – 206,031 miles
  • 2014 – 205,982 miles
  • 2013 – 202,844 miles
  • 2010 – 171,836 miles
  • 2009 – 165,623 miles
  • 2008 – 160,965 miles
  • 2007 – 153,004 miles
  • 2006 – 150,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,388 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Underside Painted Black

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,388 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    188,388 miles
    Test number
    729697176707
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail188,384 miles (+4,385)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,384 miles
    Test number
    609598659111
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass183,999 miles (+2,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    183,999 miles
    Test number
    975617730210
    • AdvisoryExhaust Heat Shield Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Painted Black

  4. Pass181,991 miles (+1,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    181,991 miles
    Test number
    695787684998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted black

  5. Pass180,447 miles (+1,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    180,447 miles
    Test number
    481426209958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass178,576 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,576 miles
    Test number
    394805065327
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front cable frayed,advise replacement (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail178,570 miles (+4,141)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,570 miles
    Test number
    700103599305
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front cable frayed,advise replacement (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass174,429 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    174,429 miles
    Test number
    939742672074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail174,425 miles (+4,526)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,425 miles
    Test number
    695053803335
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass169,899 miles (+3,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,899 miles
    Test number
    786438031710
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Pass166,061 miles (-41,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    166,061 miles
    Test number
    350225007235
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass207,626 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    207,626 miles
    Test number
    291909291961
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass206,325 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    206,325 miles
    Test number
    957445568979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight pklay nsf track rod end
    • AdvisorySome cracking to brake hose nsf
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion

  14. Fail206,325 miles (+294)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,325 miles
    Test number
    176465775994
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front middle rear heavly corroded (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight pklay nsf track rod end
    • AdvisorySome cracking to brake hose nsf
    • AdvisorySome under body corrosion

  15. Pass206,031 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    206,031 miles
    Test number
    416212235082
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOs head lamp beam pattern poor
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in os and ns rear metal brake pipes

  16. Fail205,982 miles (+3,138)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,982 miles
    Test number
    408550814452
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass202,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    202,844 miles
    Test number
    229114313259
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail202,840 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,840 miles
    Test number
    807724313258
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    656945182116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s front tyre perished

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    528233831195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass171,836 miles (+198)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    171,836 miles
    Test number
    661659010136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked
    • NotePower steering belt slipping
    • NotePower steering noisy

  22. Fail171,638 miles (+6,015)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,638 miles
    Test number
    553409800116
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked
    • NotePower steering belt slipping

  23. Pass165,623 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    165,623 miles
    Test number
    851878019106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass160,965 miles (+7,961)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    160,965 miles
    Test number
    993376708118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass153,004 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    153,004 miles
    Test number
    154300007169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass150,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    150,385 miles
    Test number
    651194596033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 CPN

Does S746 CPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S746 CPN is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S746 CPN?
The MOT on S746 CPN is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S746 CPN done?
S746 CPN was recorded at 188,388 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,856 miles a year.
Has S746 CPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 CPN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S746 CPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S746 CPN find?
S746 CPN passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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